QA/G-4 provides non-mandatory guidance on developing Data Quality Objectives (DQOs) using a systematic planning process based on the graded approach. The guidance presents a step-by-step description of the DQO process. The Aug 2000 version supercedes the Sept 1994 version.

QA/R-5 defines the requirements and specifications for QA Project Plans (QAPPs) prepared for activities conducted by or funded by EPA. This document has been finalized and replaces QAMS-005/80. R-5 parallels the implementation requirements for QAPPs contained in the EPA Quality Manual for Environmental Programs (EPA Order 5360, July 1998), an internal policy manual.

QA/G-5M adapts the current EPA QA/G-5 for modeling projects emphasizing applicable QA Project Plan elements for example, assessment of acquired data and software/hardware configuration testing. Issues such as regulatory task focused systematic planning and the use of the graded approach to match model complexity to the need for evaluation and testing are also addressed.

QA/G-5M adapts the current EPA QA/G-5 for modeling projects emphasizing applicable QA Project Plan elements for example, assessment of acquired data and software/hardware configuration testing. Issues such as regulatory task focused systematic planning and the use of the graded approach to match model complexity to the need for evaluation and testing are also addressed.

This document contains Standard Operating Procedures used by EPA Region 4 for sample collection and other field activities. This document may be useful to others, as example Standard Operating Procedures for similar activities. Any organization that uses these Standard Operating Procedures assumes responsibility for their content and applicability to their specific situation.

General guidance to organizations on assessing data quality criteria and performance specifications for decision making. G-9R is non-technical document and shows a reviewer what constitutes an appropriate Data Quality Assessment (DQA), and how to recognize situations or reports where a DQA has been conducted.

QA/G-10 will provide guidance to organizations on developing a program-specific QA training program for all levels of management and staff. The document will provide a process to define the types of quality assurance and quality control training that may be needed by managers and staff to support the EPA Quality System.